Born in Italy, Beniamino Bufano immigrated to the United States when he was three years old and settled in San Francisco in 1915. A popular figure in the San Francisco art scene, he became well known for his signature Modern style and large-scale sculptures, and his work can be found throughout Northern California. Hand of Peace, created in 1967, reflects Bufano's lifelong pacifism and is a classic example of his interest in universal and humanitarian themes. Its burnished copper, stained glass, and inlaid mosaic tile address the necessity of diversity and the challenges of achieving global nonviolence. Owned by the Chang Family, the artwork was generously loaned to the City of Walnut Creek in 2014.